Trump in Contempt a Second Time as Judge Threatens Jail.

Former President Donald Trump has been found in contempt of court for a second time by a New York judge overseeing his hush-money trial. The judge, Justice Juan Merchan, fined Trump $1,000 for violating a gag order by making public statements about witnesses and jurors in the case. Last week, Trump was held in contempt of court on nine occasions and fined $9,000. Trump is currently on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to conceal payments to an adult film actress before the 2016 election. The judge has expressed concern about Trump's use of social media and public comments, as they have led to online threats against individuals targeted by Trump. [Extracted from the article]

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